Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 358 - 356: Pawn Xu Zhifeng, Sued?

Chapter 358: Chapter 356: Pawn Xu Zhifeng, Sued?

The martial arts tournament’s closing ceremony was held very simply.

There was no choice, a certain Simple-minded person had been too forceful; the arena was blasted to nothing.

Without an arena, how could the awards be presented? What else could be done?

The event had to wrap up hastily, which was just as well for some of the delegates who were in a hurry. They couldn’t wait for it to end.

So, in the end, Lin Xiangtian and Mo Juren, representing the sponsors and the city council respectively, congratulated Xia Qianyue for clinching the first place. They then presented her with the trophy for the martial arts tournament champion, shook hands, took a photo together, and that was it.

The build-up to the martial arts tournament, the opening ceremony, and even the competition itself, were all hotter than anticipated.

But the conclusion of the event ended up being rushed, which can’t help but feel a bit anticlimactic.

Everyone dispersed.

After reuniting with Zhang Wei and the others, Xia Qianyue went her separate way to find her family.

Xiao Baihe reluctantly said goodbye to Xia Qianyue and the others, and got into Tan Yingying’s ordinary sedan worth less than a hundred thousand.

Mo Yuzhu reluctantly said goodbye to Zhang Wei and the others, and got into Councilor Mo’s black business car worth several hundred thousand.

Lin Yumeng reluctantly said goodbye to her playmates, and got into an imported stretch Lincoln worth several million.

Zhang Wei and Xia Qianyue got into a subway worth tens of millions, if not billions... and headed back together to Zhang’s Martial Arts School.

By the time they got back to the martial arts school, it was already dark.

"Sister Xiao Wu, don’t worry, we’ll definitely find a way to save your brother. I’ll go to Yangxin Hall tomorrow and ask Master Huang for advice."

"Weren’t there many masters at the martial arts tournament? Those masters who intervened at the last moment might know something. Maybe they have a solution!"

Seeing Zhang Xinwu’s worried face when they parted, Zhang Wei could only offer comfort in this way.

Upon hearing Zhang Wei’s suggestion, Zhang Xinwu nodded in agreement, showing that she understood.

Zhang Wei returned to Lin Mansion, while Xia Qianyue, after visiting Zhang Xinyan and Zhang Xinwu, also went home.

At the same time.

Dongfang Capital, Southern Suburbs.

Within a private estate by the mountain.

A few people gathered together.

They were Lin Xiangtian of the Lin Family, Hua Chaofan from the Hua Family, and that tall and robust man from the Wu Family.

"Wu Yuanzong, you’re really not playing fair. We agreed that you would be in charge of the martial arts tournament, but the next thing I know, you’re running away with your nephew, leaving me and Old Mo to handle everything. What kind of organizer does that?"

Lin Xiangtian looked at the Second Master of the Wu Family with open disapproval.

"Hmph, to even talk about this, my nephew is seriously injured now, and I’m thinking about how to get justice!"

Wu Yuanzong snorted coldly, looking equally displeased.

You think you can come here and cause trouble, Fatty Lin?

Can’t you see what a dreadful state my nephew is in?

I’m rushing to bring him back for my father to treat. Should I have left him there to die?

"I want revenge, revenge on that woman!" said Wu Yuanzong, his eyes holding a trace of malice.

As for who that woman was, naturally, it was Xia Qianyue who had left his nephew in such a state.

"How do you plan on getting revenge, challenging that girl?" Fatty Lin perked up, chuckling with a "heh heh."

"This..." Wu Yuanzong hesitated upon being asked this question, pausing only briefly.

Indeed!

What kind of revenge?

A duel with that girl?

Don’t joke around, okay? He saw that girl’s final attack himself.

Even though his nephew might have been antagonizing her and might have been angry, that girl’s attack power was truly terrifying.

Forget about Wu Renjie, even if he, Wu Yuanzong, personally took action, the possibility of winning was slim.

Not wanting to end up like his nephew, Wu Yuanzong decided to use a different weapon.

"Fatty Lin, don’t you have lawyers under your command? I want to sue that girl for attempting to murder my nephew!"

"What?"

Lin Xiangtian was taken aback upon hearing the request.

What are you on about?

I thought you had some kind of strategy, but you’re actually resorting to legal action?

Well, well!

Are you still a martial artist?

Besides, the two were having a fair fight in the arena. The martial arts tournament was organized at your network’s behest and upon your request.

Now that your nephew has been beaten, you want me to call a lawyer to help you settle scores?

Isn’t that embarrassing for you?

If you’re not embarrassed because of your thick skin, that’s on you, but I, Lin Xiangtian, have a reputation to uphold. I’m embarrassed for you.

"Fatty Lin, just tell me whether you’ll help me or not!" Wu Yuanzong’s tone grew heavier, clearly laying his cards on the table.

Lin Xiangtian pondered for a moment. He was about to reluctantly agree but suddenly seemed to have a thought, slightly scheming.

"Second Master of the Wu Family, it’s not that I, Lin, am unwilling to help you. It’s just that this girl is quite special!"

As he spoke, Lin Xiangtian put on a troubled expression, "You know, although there are many lawyers under my command, lawyers also have different levels, don’t they? Some are formidable, others not so much!"

"And coincidentally, that girl who beat up your nephew, she seems to be Zhang Wei’s girlfriend. And Zhang Wei happens to be one of the most powerful lawyers in our firm!"

After finishing his words, Lin Xiangtian also glanced at Hua Chaofan.

The latter hurriedly spoke up, supporting him, "Right, this kid, not to mention anything else, is really cut out to be a lawyer. He took down Chen Xianfeng’s case with a one-hit kill for me!"

Lin Xiangtian then spread his hands, "So, my most powerful lawyer is on the other side. Even if you find other lawyers to help, they might not be a match for that youngster. In short, we are helpless!"

"Can’t you just tell him not to take the case?"

"Give it a rest. Would that kid listen to me or to his girlfriend? You know how it is, right?"

Seeing Wu Yuanzong making such a request, Lin Xiangtian simply rolled his eyes.

Every time that kid gets into trouble, he drags my father into it. I have no way to deal with him.

You’re telling me to order him not to move a finger to save his girlfriend? If that kid would ever listen...

I, Lin Xiangtian, swear that I’ll drop 40 pounds this year and turn the slab of abs on my belly into an eight-pack!

So please, stop kidding around!

"Then what should I do!" Wu Yuanzong was also annoyed.

We can’t beat her in a fight, and we’re out of legal options. I’m desperate too!

"So, you..."

Lin Xiangtian was about to say something, but suddenly, a waiter appeared at the entrance of the manor’s grand hall where they were.

All three immediately fell silent, and the waiter walked up to Wu Yuanzong, whispering a few words.

"Oh, my father really said that?" Wu Yuanzong’s eyes shifted about, somewhat disbelieving.

"The Alliance Hierarch told me himself. Please rest assured, Second Master!"

"Then that’s good. You may leave."

After sending the waiter away, Wu Yuanzong finally let out a sigh of relief.

"My father brought that kid back. Though severely injured, as long as he can be saved, that’s fine. With Hundred-Year Ganoderma and Thousand-Year Ginseng to nurture him, he’ll definitely recover!"

"As expected of Old Master Wu, truly generous!"

Unable to hold back, Lin Xiangtian raised a thumbs up, then chuckled, "Speaking of which, I’ve been playing golf lately, and my back feels a bit sore when I swing. Could you let me have some of that Hundred-Year Ganoderma and Thousand-Year Ginseng to strengthen my back?"

"Get lost, Fatty Lin. You’re not helping when asked, what use are you!"

Upset, Wu Yuanzong scolded, and knowing they had no part in this any longer, Lin Xiangtian and Hua Chaofan took their leave.

The grand hall was left with only Wu Yuanzong.

Yet his face remained grim, for the task assigned by the old man had not been accomplished.

The message the waiter brought to him wasn’t just one sentence, but two.

The last words from Old Master Wu were precisely these...

Whoever dares to harm my grandson will pay the price!

Now Wu Yuanzong had a headache. How was he supposed to exact revenge?

He had just asked Lin Xiangtian, and it was clear that targeting that girl wouldn’t work.

Firstly, he couldn’t beat her.

Secondly, the legal route was also challenging.

Since he couldn’t retaliate against Xia Qianyue, he had to target someone close to her instead.

"Someone, look into a person for me!"

He called over a waiter, whispered instructions for research, and then sent him off to gather information.

One hour later.

In the same villa, the waiter handed over the collected information to him.

"Xia Qianyue, father Xia Donghai, mother Li Qinghua. This family relationship is too simple, too clear, and with the backgrounds of her parents, one from the Martial Association and the other from the court, legitimate means will be difficult to use, eh!"

"Wait a minute, didn’t Lin Xiangtian mention that the girl has a boyfriend, someone named Zhang Wei?"

Wu Yuanzong recalled, and it seemed that Lin Xiangtian had mentioned that name.

He instructed the waiter again to go prepare the information.

After another half an hour, the information about Zhang Wei was in his hands.

"Zhang Wei, star criminal lawyer at Jincheng Law Firm Criminal Department, no father or mother, no living relatives, an even simpler background than I imagined!"

Looking over the "detailed" information in his hand, Wu Yuanzong fell into deep thought.

"Didn’t Lin Xiangtian say that if we take legal action against that girl, it could be foiled by this Zhang Wei? Well then, if I deal with this Zhang Wei first, disqualifying him from being a lawyer, and then go after that girl, won’t that solve the problem!"

Wu Yuanzong thought he had a good idea.

The plan was in two steps, first to handle Zhang Wei, preventing him from taking action.

After dealing with Zhang Wei, then they could move on to Xia Qianyue. Without Zhang Wei’s aid, she would naturally be easy to capture, and Old Master Wu’s request would be accomplished.

"Hmm, not bad, not bad, let’s do it this way!"

Wu Yuanzong finalized the plan and began to meticulously flip through the documents, his gaze fixating on one of the pages.

"This Zhang Wei has recently been accused by the Central District Procuratorate’s Office of threatening a witness, but no case was filed?"

"Can we use this matter to our advantage?"

"Another thing, I can’t take action myself, I need to stay in the shadows. Such a small fry isn’t worth me, Wu Yuanzong, showing my face. I need to find a scapegoat!"

As he spoke, he returned to sorting through the documents.

"That’s it, Xu Zhifeng, this guy is good. He can be used as a pawn!"

...

That same midnight.

Xu Zhifeng was in his own apartment, sleeping in a daze, when suddenly, somehow, he was hoodwinked and abducted.

By the time he regained his vision, he was already in an abandoned factory, surrounded by a group of hooded robbers.

Scared out of his wits, he hastily begged for mercy, "Big brothers, I’m just an ordinary worker. Please forgive my small transgressions and let me go. I’ll give you money, money, I’ve saved up over three hundred thousand over the years. It’s all yours, all yours!"

He dared not reveal he was a lawyer, fearing someone among these robbers held a grudge against the profession, so he only claimed to be a laborer, a person of hardship.

"Xu Zhifeng, a lawyer who has practiced at Longteng International for five years. I heard you’re planning to become a team leader and even bragged to the department head, claiming you’d complete 30 cases within a month. But it seems your recent targets have been a bit slow, eh?"

"Ah, big brother, who are you?"

Xu Zhifeng was dumbfounded. You’ve investigated me, so it seems you’re here for revenge.

But I really haven’t done anything; could it be that the affair with the director’s wife has been discovered?

"Big brother, I didn’t mean to do it. If it was Director Zhang who sent you, then I apologize to him. It was his wife who seduced me first. She even used the director to threaten me, saying that if I didn’t sleep with her, Director Zhang would fire me. I was just... just..."

"To hell with that! Who cares what you and that Director Zhang did!"

The leader, hearing Xu Zhifeng’s confession, immediately kicked him.

Xu Zhifeng was immediately kicked to the ground and lay there, not daring to make a sound.

"Xu Zhifeng, listen carefully. We have a task for you. If you succeed, you’ll soar to great heights. If you fail, think about the consequences yourself. We can abduct you once, of course, we can abduct you a second time!"

"Big brother, just say the word, whatever the task, I’ll do it, I’ll do it. To go through fire and water is not too much to ask!"

Xu Zhifeng immediately declared his stance, now considering himself the big brother’s own son, as if he were his real father.

"You tell me what to do, and I’ll make sure it gets done to the best of my ability."

"Good, we want you to go against Zhang Wei!"

"Zhang Wei, which Zhang Wei?"

"The one who ruined your plans at the restaurant, the time when you treated him!"

"That junior?"

Xu Zhifeng actually remembered Zhang Wei, and was even planning retaliation.

But due to the pressure from the director recently and being preoccupied with his affair with the director’s wife, he forgot about revenge.

Now, hearing these thugs bring it up, he was somewhat unable to react.

So you put on a big show, kidnapped me just to have me deal with Zhang Wei?

Why didn’t you just say so? I would definitely have helped with this!

A thick stack of documents landed in front of Xu Zhifeng.

"This is the information for you, use it wisely, got it?"

"Understood, big brother, I’ll follow your instructions!"

"Good!"

After the leader finished speaking, he picked up a black hood and put it back over Xu Zhifeng’s head.

When he regained his sight once more, he was back in his apartment, lying on his bed.

"Dammit!"

He quickly got up, touched his face which was sore, the pain from where the big brother had kicked him.

This confirmed that the kidnapping was real.

He looked out the window; it was pitch black.

He glanced at the mobile phone on the nightstand; it was already 2 in the morning.

"Where’s the information?"

Xu Zhifeng hurriedly remembered the documents the big brothers gave him, hoping they hadn’t been left behind.

Fortunately, he saw the stack of documents on the desk in his room.

He breathed a sigh of relief, but then a wave of fatigue rushed over him, and he went straight to sleep.

The next time he woke up, it was already past eight.

At the desk.

"Team leader, I’m sorry, I need to take the morning off."

"Yes, yes, I’m feeling a bit under the weather and need some rest."

"What, Director Zhang is asking about the case? Oh, I’m already preparing, already preparing!"

"Yes, yes, yes, please rest assured, group leader, please rest assured, the promise I’ve made will definitely be kept, will definitely be kept..."

After fawning and explaining the situation to the group leader, the fake leave was finally approved.

But soon, Xu Zhifeng’s complexion collapsed again.

"Why does it have to be this Zhang Wei, Homicide Lawyer Zhang Wei, he’s actually my junior from the same school..."

As he looked at the documents in his hand, his mood turned even more sour.

He had thought that this Zhang Wei was just a little junior who could be easily manipulated, but the man turned out to be a huge terror.

Homicide Lawyer Zhang Wei!

The one who drove Cheng Lisha to her death, left the Procuratorate Headquarters powerless, and even drove Chen Xianfeng to complete ruin—Zhang Wei was the same person as that intern junior.

Damn, are you cheating or something?

How can an intern lawyer be so fierce!

If you’re this awesome, did you do some great deed in your past life that’s letting you cheat like this in this one?

If Zhang Wei had heard Xu Zhifeng’s rant, he would have been speechless.

In my past life, I not only did no good deeds, but I also specialized in helping the bad guys win lawsuits, so in this life, I changed my mind and want to be a good person!

In a nutshell, Xu Zhifeng had come to understand his current predicament.

He was being watched by a group of enigmatic figures, they wanted him to go after Zhang Wei, and he had no choice but to take action—if not, his life was on the line.

But Zhang Wei was definitely not an easy target, if he made a move, Zhang Wei would surely fight back against him.

"All in, whether I live or die, it all depends on this one time!"

But in the end, after weighing the pros and cons, Xu Zhifeng chose to help that group of people.

Why?

Because what Zhang Wei represented was immense fame.

If he could defeat Zhang Wei!

Then who cares about handling 30 cases—by then, Young Master Qin of Longteng International might even personally meet him.

If he could defeat Zhang Wei, then what cases to worry about, what clients to worry about?

By then, Dongfang Capital’s big companies and big clients would all be lining up to see him.

Just beat Zhang Wei, and all would go smoothly.

And that group of people were very effective; they had already prepared a case for him.

A case crafted specifically to take down Zhang Wei!

...

That same afternoon.

Dongfang Capital, Yangxin Hall.

Zhang Wei and Xia Qianyue walked out of Yangxin Hall together.

Just now, they had gone to consult Master Huang Tianhong of Yangxin Hall, who revealed to them a method to break the Yin Needle technique.

Or rather, an unconventional method to break the Yin Needle.

The technique to undo the Yin Needle is only known to those who practice it.

But fundamentally, it’s about the application of qi, and specifically, its malicious application.

If someone could provide an overwhelmingly strong qi to penetrate Zhang Xinyan’s organs and directly disperse the Yin Needle qi within him, the Yin Needle could naturally be neutralized.

And regarding that overwhelmingly strong qi, Master Huang Tianhong didn’t specify, but he stared fixedly at Xia Qianyue.

Obviously, the strength of the qi within Xia Qianyue was definitely sufficient.

Therefore, to break the Yin Needle in Zhang Xinyan’s body, Xia Qianyue would need to control her qi to strike at Zhang Xinyan’s internal organs.

Just hearing about it spelled great risk, but it was the only possible method to break the Yin Needle technique at the moment.

So, after learning this, Zhang Wei immediately sent a message to Zhang Xinwu.

Just as he was about to put down his phone, he received an unexpected call.

"Zhang Wei, something terrible has happened!"

"Old Tie, didn’t I ask for leave? Why are you in such a rush?"

"It’s not about the leave, it’s about you!"

"Me, what about me, is someone looking for me?"

"No, it’s more troublesome than that, someone has sued you!"

"Sued me?"

Zhang Wei was stunned upon hearing this news from Tie Ruyun on the other end of the phone.

In Dongfang Capital, someone dared to sue him?

And it wasn’t a criminal lawsuit, but a civil one.

In other words, someone wanted to challenge him in court.

This was truly... unexpected!